Firefly on Science Channel

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UPDATED: Saturday, March 12, 2011 05:46
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LEAVEITTOREAVER

Monday, February 14, 2011 8:47 PM

Saw the commercial during 'An Idiot Abroad' Saturday night!

KCHLIPALA

Monday, February 14, 2011 10:55 PM

Almost reposted this.

http://brusimm.com/2011/02/13/firefly-set-for-a-march-air-date-on-the-
discovery-science-channel/

Not sure what this means. I may be having to much enthusiastic and positive feelings about this, but do you guys/gals think that they might be feeling out the ratings for a possible comeback?

RIONAEIRE

Monday, February 14, 2011 11:12 PM

They had Firefly on the new OVATN channel last month too, they show it on scifi periodically too.

It is my very favorite show, but isn't the science channel for discovery channelesque things? that has always been my understanding, so I'm surprised that they would show a scifi show on there, seems odd to me.

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LEAVEITTOREAVER

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 3:39 PM

If Larry the Cable Guy can have a show on the History Channel, I have no problem whatsoever with the Science Channel airing Firefly!

DMI

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 8:56 PM

So, they're going to air the actual show, not do a show about the science of Firefly?

Weird.

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STORYMARK

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 10:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by KChlipala:
Almost reposted this.

http://brusimm.com/2011/02/13/firefly-set-for-a-march-air-date-on-the-
discovery-science-channel/

Not sure what this means. I may be having to much enthusiastic and positive feelings about this, but do you guys/gals think that they might be feeling out the ratings for a possible comeback?

Not very likely. Not a channel that would have the funds to relaunch anything. More likely they're airing it because it's cheap.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

LEAVEITTOREAVER

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 9:55 PM

Saw the commercial again last night.

March 6th @ 8pm.

Can't wait!

REDLAVA

Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:00 AM

I thought it was a little weird being on Science channel too. But I ain't gonna look a gift horse in the mouth!

LEAVEITTOREAVER

Thursday, February 17, 2011 4:39 PM

Bam!

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/02/17/firefly-returns/

SISTER

Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:43 PM

Wheeee!!

PERFECTPARADIGM

Friday, February 18, 2011 11:51 AM

'Science Channel will wrap each episode with interstitial segments starring renowned physicist Dr. Michio Kaku, who will discuss the theoretical science behind the show’s sci-fi concepts.'

Seriously?

Too awesome!

CHANNAIN

Friday, February 18, 2011 11:44 PM

I'm entirely excited by this. Not sure I'll be home for them all, though. Might have to utilize the DVR.

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NCBROWNCOAT

Saturday, February 19, 2011 2:21 AM

I love Dr. Kaku. He's very good at explaining science in layman's terms and isn't afraid of science fiction.

"On Dec. 1, 2009, he began hosting a 12-episode weekly TV series for the Science Channel at 10 pm, called "Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible," based on his best-selling book. Each 30 minute episode discusses the scientific basis behind such imaginative schemes as: time travel, parallel universes, warp drive, star ships, light sabers, force fields, teleportation, invisibility, death stars, and even superpowers and flying saucers. Each episode includes interviews with the world's top scientists working on prototypes of these technologies, interviews with sci fi fans, clips from science fiction movies, and special effects and computer graphics. Although these inventions are impossible today, the series discusses when these technologies might become feasible in the future" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michio_Kaku

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FREEBIRDFOREVER

Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:34 PM

Sounds great in theory, imo. But what does it really mean?

Seems to me that its a cheap show, and a way for the science channel to get a few more views for 12-13 weeks. Sure, if we want to believe it could lead to something more, we can, but I highly doubt that would happen. The movie tied things up very nicely.

And this bird you cannot change...

ZZETTA13

Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:39 PM

Got it marked on the calendar! Thanks for the info!

ZBP

CHRISISALL

Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:47 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110221/en_ac/7901638_firefly_picked_up_by
_science_channel_to_air_with_commentary_by_michio_kaku_1

I'm there.

The laughing Chrisisall

LEAVEITTOREAVER

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 2:47 PM

Did anyone else watch FF on Science Channel this weekend?!?

I know I did!

SKIFREAK

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 5:29 PM

I had never seen the show back when it was on Fox (no surprise there...I had barely even heard about it). But I did see the Sci Channel commercials, so I decided to dvr the pilot.

Now I am HOOKED, totally and completely, and I cannot wait for next Sunday. I've seen the Pilot and The Train Job (and downloaded Serenity on the PSN) and I am in love. What a fantastic show!

I cannot believe it only lasted one season. Just shows you that good sci fi rarely lasts as long as we'd like. Remember Farscape? That, to me, is the only show that can be regarded on the same level as Firefly in terms of quality and entertainment value. And SyFy dropped that pretty unceremoniously after only 4 seasons.

And yet SyFy finds room in their lineup for barely-B-movies like Sharktopus and Mansquito. Unbelievable. Someone needs to give this show a second chance!

Skifreak

DREAMTROVE

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:34 PM

Welcome, browncoats.

Nice SNs btw.

There's lots of firefly fandom here, including tons of fanfic I haven't read.

I concur on Farscape. Awesome show, similar idea. It's like taking the idea of Blake's 7, and putting a real production behind it.

LEAVEITTOREAVER

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 8:05 PM

Saw the trailer for next week's episode.

Creeeeepy.

It's crazy to see new trailers for ep's you've seen and know so well.

Puts a shiny new spin on things.

Kudos!

CLJOHNSTON108

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 8:17 PM

I'm a bit worried about the airing order...
http://science.discovery.com/tv/firefly/episodes/

Serenity
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, March 6 at 8PM e/p

The Train Job
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, March 6 at 10PM e/p

Bushwhacked
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, March 13 at 10PM e/p

Shindig
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, March 20 at 10PM e/p

Safe
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, March 27 at 10PM e/p

Our Mrs. Reynolds
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, April 3 at 10PM e/p

Jaynestown
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, April 10 at 10PM e/p

Out of Gas
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, April 17 at 10PM e/p

Ariel
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, April 24 at 10PM e/p

War Stories
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, May 1 at 10PM e/p

Heart of Gold
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, May 8 at 10PM e/p

Objects in Space
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, May 15 at 10PM e/p

Trash
Science Channel Premiere: Sunday, May 22 at 10PM e/p

The Message
No airdate listed.

KCHLIPALA

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 9:20 PM

Ratings for March 6th on science channel.

Firefly was in the top 5!

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/08/firefly-ratings-by-science
-channel-standards-not-too-shabby/85120

BYTEMITE

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 9:29 PM

EDIT: Oops, wait a minute. Huh. That's not the FOX episode order, but it is confusing.

Well, at least some of the important storylines are mostly in order so there won't be spoilers. Objects in Space is after Heart of Gold, Safe is after Shindig, and Jaynestown, Ariel, and War Stories are also in order.

DREAMTROVE

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 9:49 PM

Well, it will play to the end of the television season, which is ideal for a plug for a second season.

Really what's needed for a second season is Nathan, Summer and Sean. Everyone else is *technically* expendable. So, even if we might miss them, or be jarred by Sarah Jessica Parker as the ship's engineer ;) I think that really anyone who can't make it could just be replaced with some explanation of what their character is doing.

I trust Joss (to some extent) He created these characters, he can create some more. I think the toughest person to get ahold of will be Summer. If they don't have those three, it will become a different story, but it might still be Firefly ;)

BYTEMITE

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:08 PM

It's true, not only do I have faith Joss could pull just about anything off that can be acted, but also that the characters who are not expendable are Mal, Simon, and River.

I also have faith that he probably wouldn't take it too wrong and awful a direction so long as there isn't too much romance.

For those people who are bothered by certain events, we can retcon everything that came before as visions River was having and start over fresh. Some of those visions may have had oddities, such as not being accurate representations of appearance (a different actor playing the character).

We could even have a storyline where River prevents some of the tragedy that will come to pass. This way people will be happy when the series continues past the point of the movie.

BYTEMITE

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:13 PM

Also, he could add some Asians and futuristic Native American tribesmen and women main characters in this time. Just saying. It IS a western.

ECGORDON

Thursday, March 10, 2011 1:21 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by cljohnston108:
I'm a bit worried about the airing order...
http://science.discovery.com/tv/firefly/episodes/

That was the production order, and could possibly have been the original broadcast order if the series had continued longer. Joss felt OiS was the best way to end it, both on the air and on the DVDs.

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SKIFREAK

Thursday, March 10, 2011 2:52 PM

I'll take the show any way I can get it at this point. I just KNOW I'm going to be seriously upset when it's over. I'm ALMOST sorry I started watching it because I know how short a ride it's going to be :(

Obviously this isn't something the Science Channel will do, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that someone else will see what the show can do when it's aired and promoted properly, and will maybe take notice.

Skifreak

DMI

Friday, March 11, 2011 12:33 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Skifreak:

Obviously this isn't something the Science Channel will do, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that someone else will see what the show can do when it's aired and promoted properly, and will maybe take notice.

Have to think though, if the Science Channel did pick Firefly up, it'd be their highest rated show by far. Hell, I'd upgrade my cable package just to watch it!

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I pray for one last landing,
on the globe that gave me birth.
Let me rest my eyes on the fleecy skies
and the cool, green hills of Earth.

ANOTHERCOATOFBROWN

Friday, March 11, 2011 10:03 PM

Shame on y'all!
Just throw'in Kaylee out a airlock like that! and wait'll I tell Jayne! He just might get the chain of....of...of you don't know who yer mess'in with, and beat you with it! Then there's Zoe. She ain't too stable Since Wash took that toothpick. I hope 'Nara puts a black mark next tuh all yer names!

DREAMTROVE

Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:46 AM

Of course we want kaylee back, and jayne too, but the show doesn't have to alter its storyline if they're gone. If simon and river or mal are gone, they need a new storyline.

That's what a ship is, you know - it's not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that's what a ship needs.